curve

(noun) the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes. Synonyms: curved shape.

(noun) a line on a graph representing data.

(noun) a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter. Synonyms: curve ball, breaking ball, bender.

(noun) the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface. Synonyms: curvature.

(noun) curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.). Synonyms: bend.

(verb) turn sharply; change direction abruptly. Synonyms: swerve, sheer, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut. Examples: "The car cut to the left at the intersection." "The motorbike veered to the right."

(verb) extend in curves and turns. Synonyms: wind, twist. Examples: "The road winds around the lake." "The path twisted through the forest."

(verb) form an arch or curve. Synonyms: arch, arc. Examples: "Her back arches." "Her hips curve nicely."

(verb) bend or cause to bend. Synonyms: crook. Examples: "He crooked his index finger." "The road curved sharply."

(verb) form a curl, curve, or kink. Synonyms: curl, kink. Example: "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling."